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What is the chemical in turkey that makes you sleepy?

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Turkey contains tryptophan, an amino acid that's often linked with sleep. It encourages serotonin production in your brain, and this makes you feel relaxed and sleepy.

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Turkey allegedly causes drowsiness because it is packed with a nutrient called L-tryptophan.

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